How Much Can Solar Save in Smithton?
Real numbers based on current Ameren Illinois rates and Illinois incentives.
$155
Current Bill/mo
$155
Est. Lease + Battery
6.5 yrs
Payback Period
$48,344
25-Year Savings
What You're Paying Now
Without solar, here's what Ameren Illinois electricity will cost you over time at 6% annual rate increases.
Monthly Bill
$155
Annual Cost
$1,860
25-Year Cost (No Solar)
$102,048
Your Solar Investment
7.5 kW System
$21,750
$11,993
After All IL Incentives
DG Rebate ($300/kW)-$2,250
Illinois Shines RECs (lump sum, ~18 mo)-$7,507
With vs Without Solar in Smithton
| Metric | Without Solar | With Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $155/mo | $132/mo (loan) |
| Monthly Cash Flow | -$0 (all to utility) | +$0/mo |
| 5-Year Cost | $10,044 | $7,920 |
| 25-Year Cost | $102,048 | $53,704 |
| Rate Control | None — utility sets rates | Fixed at $0.10/kWh (avg.) for 15 years |
| Home Value Impact | None | +$15,000–$25,000 (tax-exempt) |
Your Solar Savings Over Time
Estimated 25-Year Total Savings
$48,344
Without Solar
With Solar
Year 1
$1,860
$1,863
Year 2Payback Year
$3,832
-$3,756
Year 5
$10,485
$2,081
Year 10
$24,516
$12,532
Year 15
$43,293
$24,226
Year 20
$68,421
$37,699
Year 25
$102,048
$53,704
| Year | Without Solar | With Solar | Cumulative Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $1,860 | $1,863 | -$3 |
| Year 2Payback | $3,832 | -$3,756 | $7,587 |
| Year 3 | $5,921 | -$1,840 | $7,762 |
| Year 4 | $8,137 | $105 | $8,032 |
| Year 5 | $10,485 | $2,081 | $8,404 |
| Year 6 | $12,974 | $4,092 | $8,882 |
| Year 7 | $15,613 | $6,140 | $9,473 |
| Year 8 | $18,409 | $8,227 | $10,183 |
| Year 9 | $21,374 | $10,356 | $11,017 |
| Year 10 | $24,516 | $12,532 | $11,984 |
| Year 11 | $27,847 | $14,757 | $13,091 |
| Year 12 | $31,378 | $17,034 | $14,344 |
| Year 13 | $35,121 | $19,369 | $15,752 |
| Year 14 | $39,088 | $21,764 | $17,324 |
| Year 15 | $43,293 | $24,226 | $19,068 |
| Year 16 | $47,751 | $26,757 | $20,994 |
| Year 17 | $52,476 | $29,365 | $23,111 |
| Year 18 | $57,485 | $32,053 | $25,431 |
| Year 19 | $62,794 | $34,829 | $27,964 |
| Year 20 | $68,421 | $37,699 | $30,723 |
| Year 21 | $74,386 | $40,668 | $33,718 |
| Year 22 | $80,710 | $43,746 | $36,964 |
| Year 23 | $87,412 | $46,939 | $40,474 |
| Year 24 | $94,517 | $50,255 | $44,262 |
| Year 25 | $102,048 | $53,704 | $48,344 |
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